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The Gold Star Mission (GSM) is proud to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, continuing its mission to honor Illinois’ fallen military service members by supporting education …
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Employees at Georgia-Pacific’s corrugated plant in Mt. Olive were informed on Thursday, Oct. 30, of the plans to permanently close the facility by Wednesday, Dec. 31. The plant will continue to …
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The Autism Support Connection (TASC) has announced its events scheduled for the upcoming month of November.
A TASC support group meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at …
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Category winners have been named for the Nokomis Community Halloween Decorating Contest.
Best overall was awarded to 395 Southwestern St., while first, second and third place in the funniest …
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The Coffeen community held a trunk or treat event in Washington Park on Friday, Oct. 31. The Coffeen Fire Department, pictured above, would like to thank all trick-or-treaters and their families who …
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Staff at Litchfield Elementary School (LES) showed their support for one of their own on Tuesday, Nov. 4, wearing T-shirts supporting the Kirby family in Hillsboro. Benson Kirby, the …
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Members of the Raymond Village Board met at 7 p.m. on Monday evening, Nov. 3, at Village Hall.
Mayor Denny Held announced that he and Rick Broaddus made the annual trip to pick out a Christmas …
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Hillsboro Junior High School held their annual Halloween dance on Friday evening, Oct. 31. The annual costume contest brought out some of the most creative garb in town. Winners were awarded in six …
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Hey there, Dragon Beat audience! Can you believe that November is already here! Our Lady Dragons traveled to Litchfield last Thursday and won all of their games. The Killer B team is still undefeated …
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by Isabelle Zbinden at HJHS
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It was a historic evening for the Montgomery County Democrats on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as they welcomed all four Democrat candidates for the U.S. Representative District 15 seat. In addition, the party …
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Farmers Station, a new fresh market offering quality food, fresh produce and local meats, will celebrate its grand opening in Nokomis this Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 301 West State …
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The Litchfield High School (LHS) Student Council will host a special assembly honoring veterans on Friday morning, Nov. 7, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Simmons Gym. This year’s special guest …
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It is time again to hold the monthly Mid-State Tractor Collectors Club fall and winter meetings. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Maverick Steak and Spirits restaurant …
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Amanda Niemann and Elaan Bader, members of the Litchfield FFA chapter were awarded the American FFA Degree at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo on Saturday, Nov. 1. Each year, the National …
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On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Hillsboro FFA members kicked the week off by going straight to session one after arriving in Indianapolis, IN, for the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo. Team members then …
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Members of the Nokomis High School volleyball team donated $3,500 to the family of Grace Herschelman on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, in the NHS Gym. Proceeds were raised at this year’s Montgomery …
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Members of the Hillsboro High School volleyball team donated over $3,500 to the family of Grace Herschelman on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, in the HHS Gym on Senior Night. Proceeds were raised at this …
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The Litchfield-Mount Olive community will be hosting a fundraiser event for Quentin Tooley, a 2015 Mt. Olive graduate. The son of Shain Tooley and Missy Neubert Welch, Tooley was recently diagnosed …
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Litchfield Community Partners is hosting Festival of Trees next weekend. The two-day event will be at Litchfield Community Center, 1100 South State. Doors open Friday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. for …
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HJHS Student Council and Cheer Squad organized a ‘Fun Raiser’ on Tuesday night, Oct. 28, during the Lady Dragons game against Greenville. The two communities supported Team Isabel …
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